ATI RN
ATI Medsurg Exam 5 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is performing care on a client. The nurse should recognize which of the following as a description of the pulse pressure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pulse pressure is the numerical difference between systolic and diastolic blood pressure, expressed in mmHg. It reflects cardiovascular dynamics, including stroke volume and arterial compliance, not vasoconstriction, blood viscosity, or systolic pressure alone.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing for Jaundice on a client diagnosed with liver disease. Which of the following should the nurse document as an assessment finding for jaundice?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Jaundice causes yellowing of the sclera due to bilirubin buildup, visible in normal light, unlike nail deposits or iris involvement.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for an older adult client in the emergency room diagnosed with dehydration after being found lying on the floor for 2 days. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse expect on a dehydrated client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dehydration causes dry mucous membranes and lips due to reduced fluid levels, unlike pale membranes, smooth lips, or white patches, which indicate other conditions.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse assesses a client with decreased skin turgor. Which of the following conditions should the nurse recognize to be consistent with decreased skin turgor?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Decreased skin turgor, where skin remains tented after pinching, indicates severe dehydration, not aging, fluid overload, or obesity.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is performing a skin assessment on a client. The nurse should recognize that the skin can provide information about which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Skin color, temperature, and capillary refill reflect circulatory status, unlike moisturizing, socioeconomic status, or vitamin D intake.